Otago & Southland

We Kiwis love food. But food’s more than just food! It fuels us, satiates us and connects us. Whether it’s the perfect BBQ steak, a bowl of popcorn in the bath, a spicy hot sauce or a blob of peanut butter on an apple. Food simply makes life better. And that’s why, whatever it is you love, at New World we love it too.

Plunge broccoli into ice cold water after blanching to maintain a lovely bright colour.

Use an ice cream scoop to easily scoop out the seeds of a pumpkin! The edges of the scoop are sharp, so it cuts through the fibery, gooey stuff inside easier than a regular spoon can.

To make your bacon extra crispy, just cook it in the oven instead! 200 degrees for 15-20mins - making sure you rotate the pan a few times while cooking for an even finish.

Trying to work out how hot your chilli will be? Don't worry about the colour, but pay attention to the size. The smaller the chilli the hotter!

For an easy way to scrub your potatoes, pop on a pair of exfoliating gloves! Your potatoes will be clean in no time.

Love salmon but just never sure when it's cooked properly? Slide a cake tester into the salmon and touch to your lower lip. If it feels hot, the salmon is probably done, if cool or only just warm then it will need more time.

Stop your mushrooms from going slimy by wrapping them in paper towels before putting them in the fridge.

Keep onions, shallots and garlic fresh for up to 3 months by storing them in the pantry in a hole-punched brown paper bag.

To get the most out of your lemon or lime, pop it into the microwave for 10-20 seconds before squeezing…super juicy!